Satisfaction with Orthopedic Treatments

Abstract

To determine the effectiveness and satisfaction with orthopodologic treatments in users of the University Clinic of podiatry at the University of A Coruña, according to various parameters. After approval from the ethics committee of the University of A Coruña, an observational retrospective study (n = 125). We analyzed the effectiveness and satisfaction with the orthopodologic treatments depending on the reason for consultation, diagnosis, treatment and goals of treatment. We performed a descriptive analysis of all variables collected. The most frequent reason for consultation was for pain of the hindfoot (58.2%).The most frequent diagnosis was plantar fasciitis, followed by metatarsalgia (29.7% vs. 18.6%). The orthotic treatment corrective was the most used (68.5%) with pronation control (52.3%). The majority of patients reported improvement in pain, and a high degree of satisfaction with the treatment used. The profile of the patient who consults the Podiatry clinic for a orthopodologic treatment is that of a man over the age of 50, who consulted for pain of the hindfoot. The most frequent diagnosis is plantar fasciitis and the treatment carried out the corrective for pronation control. The majority of patients used the brace between 4 and 8 hours a day, with a high satisfaction with the treatment and improvement in the evolution of the pain. The degree of satisfaction was significantly associated with age, younger patients more satisfied. The improvement of pain was significantly associated with age, younger patients who show improvement.

Evaluating Satisfaction Factors of Ankle-Foot Orthoses Made by Orthotics and Prosthetics Centers for Stroke Patients in Tehran City, Iran

“…In this study, there was no significant relationship between the mean body mass index and patient satisfaction (P=0.067, P=0.454, and P= 0.110, respectively). This result is consistent with the studies by Cristina Gonzalez-Martin [12] and inconsistent with the study by Holtkamp FC [11]. Gonzalez's study revealed that patients with a higher body mass index had a lower level of satisfaction, but this effect was not significant (P=0.132).…”

“…Also, people with a higher body mass index were more dissatisfied with orthotic services [11]. Gonzalez's study revealed that patients with a higher body mass index had a lower level of satisfaction, but this effect was not significant (P=0.132) [12].…”